The legal battle accusing The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora of using “scare tactics” to avoid paying the full amount owed on an alleged debt has been dismissed, Us Weekly can exclusively report.
Court docs reveal Sidora, 40, and a woman named Claudia Gregory were set for a trial on November 20, but the case was dismissed.
Gregory and Sidora have been going back and forth in court for months.
On February 20, Gregory filed a claim against Sidora in a Georgia court. Gregory claimed she provided Sidora a loan for $23,543, which was to be repaid by January. She said Sidora only paid back $12,543 and still owed $11,500. (Drew’s lawyer JJ Poole tells Us, “Please be advised that our client, Drew Sidora, categorically denies all allegations set forth by Claudia Gregory.”)
In the suit, Gregory claimed Sidora refused to pay the outstanding balance and had been using “scare tactics” to “coerce” her into accepting less than what was owed.
Gregory attached an alleged cease and desist that Sidora’s assistant sent her on November 9, 2024. The letter read, “Your repeated calls, text messages and threats directed at Drew Sidora, her team, family members and friends are unacceptable and must cease immediately.”
The letter continued, “We are aware of breaches you have committed against [the NDA]. While we will address these violations in detail once the [loan is paid off], please understand that your conduct has irreparably damaged the relationship between you and [Sidora].”
“Due to your behavior and NDA violations, Drew Sidora can no longer trust or communicate with you,” Sidora’s assistant allegedly wrote.
Gregory’s lawsuit demanded $11,300 in damages.
In an alleged email from Gregory to the RHOA star, dated January 21, Gregory wrote, “If you wish to avoid a lawsuit and public embarrassment, the right decision is to pay me the $11,500 immediately. This amount is not even the total sum I’ve loaned and spent on you, so let’s settle this fairly and end it.”
She added, “I strongly advise you to do the right thing and repay me. I regret that it has come to this, but your actions have left me no choice. Your team’s advice is clearly misguided, and any reasonable person would tell you that this matter can be resolved by simply paying the amount you owe.”
Alleged text messages were submitted into evidence, which show Gregory asking Sidora for an update on the funds. In one alleged text, dated April 18, Gregory asked the RHOA star, “Good morning any update on how we resolve the reminder on the loan?”
Sidora allegedly responded, “Good evening. We will discuss Monday.” Gregory texted Sidora that Monday at 10 p.m., asking her, “What happened?” to which Sidora replied, “I’m filming, but will hit you tomorrow.“
Later in the alleged text exchange, Gregory asked for another update. Sidora wrote, “I wrapped at 3am and back heading to set. I wrap on this movie on Friday and will have my life back. It’s been long hours.”
Sidora’s alleged message continued, “I’m working on things to take care of you for sure.” Gregory replied, “I hope that means payment because you have no idea what I am and have been going through.”
On September 25, Sidora filed court documents denying all allegations of wrongdoing in the case. The Bravo star asked for Gregory’s suit to be dismissed and for Gregory to be ordered to pay Sidora’s legal bills.
As Us previously reported, Sidora is also still dealing with her divorce from ex, Ralph Pittman.
On November 14, Sidora revealed to Us at BravoCon2025 that Pittman is still living under the same roof but in the basement.
“Man is still in the basement. Him downstairs, still there, and we’re still going through the process,” Sidora told Us. “I was actually supposed to be in my final trial today, so this has been a very difficult, challenging day, but the judge allowed me to be here because it was so important for me to show up and be here. So I’m grateful.”
